astigmatic
adj.
pertaining to astigmatism (unequal curvature of the lens of the eye creating a distorted image)
astigmatic
Adjective
1. of or relating to a defect in the eye or in a lens caused by a deviation from spherical curvature which prevents light rays from meeting at a common focus and so results in distorted images
(antonym) anastigmatic, stigmatic
Astigmatic
(a.)
Affected with, or pertaining to, astigmatism; as, astigmatic eyes; also, remedying astigmatism; as, astigmatic lenses.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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astigmatic
adjective
referring to astigmatism
he is astigmatic = he suffers from astigmatism
COMMENT: in astigmatism, horizontal and vertical objects are not both in correct focus
astigmatic
med. astigmatic